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Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer Intermediate

Auburn Hills, Michigan - Posted on July 1, 2025
Published By Auwie Cruz

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer - Intermediate in Auburn Hills!

The Calibration Engineer is responsible for generating optimal base engine calibrations meeting all the program objectives in terms of performance, control stability, lowest fuel consumption whilst minimizing the engine out and tailpipe emissions levels. The setup and control of all engine sensors and actuators for all engine operating conditions under both steady state and transient engine operation is part of the responsibilities.
 
The Calibration Engineer is also responsible for conducting engine hardware and systems testing and supporting all other teams with their standardized and specialized engine test requests.
 
The responsibilities will be carried out across all the different propulsion system concepts and will include varying levels of electrification of the driveline.
 
The Calibration Engineer will plan and coordinate day to day activities of an engine and powertrain dynamometer and does include collaboration with technicians and laboratory support engineers. In addition, test plans and timelines will be developed, and reports generated to communicate the status of the program to the larger development and management teams. Evaluations will occur with new engine hardware and powertrain technologies for future and carry over applications.
 
The Calibration Engineer will analyze and solve complex system problems as they relate to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, and base engine calibration development. The Calibration Engineer will manipulate and utilize large and complex sets of engine mapping data. The engineer will also actively participate in the decision process of base engine hardware selection and base engine calibration to achieve the functional objectives.

Pay rate is up to $44/hour. Apply now!

Requirements:
-Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree with 3-5 years of experience in the development and calibration of gasoline spark ignition engines; or a -Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 1-3 years of experience in the development and calibration of gasoline spark ignition engine
-Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines
-Strong expertise and knowledge of engine control strategies and complex optimization strategies
-Data acquisition experience collecting and processing data
-Working knowledge of engine analysis and calibration tools, emissions development, engine technologies and competitive products
-Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
-Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills
-Onsite anywhere from 3-5 days a week. 

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
-Experience and overall knowledge in emissions development, powertrain systems development and controls systems development
-Calibration process knowledge using design of experiments and advanced optimization techniques
-Proficient in advanced simulation tools
-Proficient in Matlab / Simulink


Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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